Notre Dame of Maryland University Top Questions

I would tell parents and students to find a school that is much like themself. Somewhere that they are not going to feel like they have to change or hide who they really are. The ultimate decision should be the students, not the parents. Go somewhere that will challege you to be the best that you can be.

Take positive advice from the people around you,but in the end it's truly up to you.Sometimes you never really know until you visit the school,or take part in an over night stay.That's what I did,and I love it here !

To students i would say dont look for a school thats far from home just because you want to get away from your parents. Do look for a school that makes you feel a part of ther community before you even decide to enroll. Make sure to visit campus' many times and do this early enough so you can make the right decision. Sometimes the place you least expect to feel comfortable in will be the one for you because you felt at home when you went for a visit and a tour. Stay in communication with tour guides, professors and current students at the schools you look at because that can help you make a decision as to where you belong. Parents should help their children as much as possible by supporting them in any decision that they make but also by guiding them through it if they have already been throgh that experience.